CVE-2026-22179

OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.22 in macOS node-host system.run contain an allowlist bypass vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute non-allowlisted commands by exploiting improper parsing of command substitution tokens. Attackers can craft shell payloads with command substitution syntax within double-quoted text to bypass security restrictions and execute arbitrary commands on the system.

CVSS v3 7.2 HIGH

7.2^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.2 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required HIGH

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/90a378ca3a9ecbf1634cd247f17a35f4612c6ca6	Patch
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-9p38-94jf-hgjj	Exploit Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-allowlist-bypass-via-command-substitution-in-system-run	Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:openclaw:openclaw:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-03-18 02:16

Updated : 2026-03-25 15:16

NVD link : CVE-2026-22179

Mitre link : CVE-2026-22179

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-22179

JSON object : View

Products Affected

openclaw

openclaw

CWE

CWE-78

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

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